About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 2456
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: Multiple
Contract type: Casual
Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Grade: Grade D
Hourly Rate : £13.26
Contract Hours 0
Come and join our team Are you passionate about play and making a difference in children's lives?We're looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our dedicated team as Sessional Play Workers. While this is a sessional role with no fixed hours, it offers regular opportunities to cover staff leave and training needs, making it a great stepping stone into the world of play and family support.
As a Sessional Play Worker, you'll:
• Support children and families in our inclusive, welcoming Children's Centres.
• Help create safe, engaging play sessions where children can laugh, learn and grow together.
• Be part of a committed team working to improve outcomes for families across Carmarthenshire.
• Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in playwork and family support.
Play is essential for children's development and your role will help ensure every child has the chance to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Can you help us make a child smile as they discover something new?
• Do you want to brighten the lives of children and families in your community?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Shanice Whelan on 01554 742203.
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DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - verbal Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date: 31/03/2026, 23:55
The Rewards We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool. Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.
P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
